Strategic Transportation Leader: Carrier & Procurement

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage (for HO

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Transportation Manager to join the Logistics team in Kennesaw, GA. You will develop and execute the company's carrier strategy, lead transportation procurement, and manage a scalable carrier network to meet service, capacity, and cost objectives.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will own carrier relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvements in transportation performance and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in business, supply chain, or logistics (preferred).
• 5–7 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles.
• Experience managing transportation contracts and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies and carrier metrics.
• Leadership skills and ability to develop team.

Responsibilities

• Develop carrier sourcing, procurement, and network strategies for capacity and service.
• Manage strategic carrier relationships, reviews, and scorecards.
• Lead transportation procurement activities including RFQs and contracts.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time pickup/delivery and claims ratio.
• Own freight claims process and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Distribution to fix service issues.
• Develop performance reporting and executive-level presentations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quantitative skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

BS/BA degree in business, supply chain, or logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Transportation Manager to join the Logistics team in Kennesaw, GA. You will develop and execute the company's carrier strategy, lead transportation procurement, and manage a scalable carrier network to meet service, capacity, and cost objectives.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will own carrier relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvements in transportation performance and supply chain efficiency.